<PRE><B>Question 145853</B>
Suppose that p and q are positive numbers for which log9 p = log12 q = log16 (p+q). What is the value of q/p?
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IF log9 p = log12q
THEN logp/log9 = logq/log12
AND logq/logp = log12/log9
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So, q/p = 12/9 = 4/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.</PRE>